Injury report: Trent Brown unlikely to play against Eagles

The 49ers might be without the starting right side of their offensive line Sunday to battle the Eagles’ talented duo of Brandon Graham and Fletcher Cox.

Right tackle Trent Brown sustained a concussion last week against the Cowboys and is questionable to play in Philadelphia after missing practice this week.

“He’s not 100 percent ruled out, but I’m not planning on it,” Shanahan said. “It could be something miraculous because he hasn’t been ruled out yet.”

Right guard Brandon Fusco (biceps) returned to practice Friday and will be a game-time decision, said Shanahan. Graham and Cox have combined for 7.5 sacks while the Eagles defense ranks first in the NFL allowing just 67.0 yards rushing per game.

San Francisco will call on Garry Gilliam if Brown can’t play. Gilliam started 19 games at right tackle the last two years with the Seahawks. At guard, the 49ers could re-insert Zane Beadles into the lineup or try undrafted rookie Erik Magnuson.

The 49ers are expecting fullback Kyle Juszczyk to return after missing the last two games with a back injury. As expected, defensive end Aaron Lynch (calf) and nickel corner K’Waun Williams (quad) will be out.

Shanahan wouldn’t name his slot cornerback when he spoke to media on Friday. His options are likely Jimmie Ward or veteran Leon Hall, who joined the team earlier this month after Williams’ backup Asa Jackson landed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Linebacker Reuben Foster participated in all three practices this week and is listed as questionable after suffering a rib injury against Dallas. Receiver Marquise Goodwin sat out practice Thursday with a back injury but returned Friday and is also questionable.

For the Eagles, only linebacker Jordan Hicks has been ruled. He suffered a season-ending Achilles injury Monday night against Washington. Cornerback Ronald Darby (ankle) is questionable.

Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Lane Johnson will stay at right tackle instead of switching to the left side to replace Jason Peters, who went down for the season Monday with a knee injury. Halapoulivaati Vaitai will be inserted at left tackle. The second-year pro started six games at right tackle last season.

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